In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by former Navy SEAL and #1 NY Times Bestselling author Jack Carr. Jack’s latest book is called, “Targeted: Beirut” which delves into the tragic events of October 23, 1983, when terrorists struck the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Lebanon, resulting in the deadliest single day loss of life since World War II. Jack talks about his life, his career, and about the devastating events in Beirut that changed the course of history. Suppo...
Nov 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 234
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Father Tom Gibbons. Father Tom is the executive producer of “Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey”, a powerful new documentary film that shares the stories of multiple U.S. military chaplains who died while serving. He talks about his life, his vocation and why he wanted to tell the story of combat chaplains who are an example of people truly living their faith. Support the show...
Nov 14, 2024•28 min•Ep. 233
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by and historian and best-selling author Max Boot. Max Boot’s new biography of Ronald Reagan, “Reagan: His Life and Legend”, is a New York Times bestseller and a New York Times Editor’s Pick. He talks about the life, values and legacy of President Ronald Reagan. Support the show
Nov 07, 2024•28 min•Ep. 232
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Senator Mike Rounds. Senator Rounds is a Republican Senator from South Dakota who was sworn into the United States Senate on January 6, 2015 and previously served as governor of South Dakota. He talks about the issues that matter to him and the Catholic faith and values that sustain him. Support the show
Oct 31, 2024•28 min•Ep. 231
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by Catholic television journalist and best-selling author Bill O’Reilly. Bill’s latest book is called, “Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden”, which examines each of the 45 presidents and their impacts on our country. Support the show
Oct 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 230
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Argentinian actor and singer Juan Pablo Di Pace. Juan Pablo appeared on screen in the movie “Mamma Mia!” and on the Netflix series “Fuller House”. He also played the iconic role of Jesus Christ on NBC’s “A.D. The Bible Continues” and he makes his directorial debut with the new film, “Duino” which he also stars in. Juan Pablo talks about his life, his career, and the faith and values that mean the most to him. Support the show...
Oct 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 229
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Tony Award winning actress and singer Debbie Gravitte. Debbie talks about her life, her career, her marriage, her family and the values that sustain her. Support the show
Oct 10, 2024•28 min•Ep. 228
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Fr. Steve Jakubowski. Holy Cross Father Steven Jakubowski is a parochial vicar at St. Ignatius Martyr in Austin, Texas and was a recent contestant on “Jeopardy!”, the long running quiz show, in an episode that aired September 19th. Fr. Steve talks about his vocation to the priesthood, his experience on “Jeopardy!” and how he hopes his television appearance helps give a positive impression of the church and clergy in general. ...
Oct 03, 2024•28 min•Ep. 227
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Senator Josh Hawley who represents Missouri in the U.S. Senate. Before his election to the Senate in 2018, Senator Hawley worked as a First Amendment lawyer and law professor and served as the attorney general of Missouri. Senator Hawley has written a new book called “Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs” which addresses the question, “What gives a man’s life purpose and meaning?” He talks about his concern over our c...
Sep 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 226
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by FOX News contributor and author Joe Concha. Joe appears on programs across FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network to provide commentary and insight on current events. He has written the best-selling book, “Progressively Worse” where he discusses how the Democratic party has moved away from moderate politics in favor of leftist policies and what this means for today’s politics. Support the show...
Sep 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 225
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winner, actress, singer, television host and author Kathie Lee Gifford. She has written a new book called “Herod & Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King and the Mother of the Risen Savior”. Support the show
Sep 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 224
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Governor Mike Huckabee. Governor Huckabee served as the 44th governor of Arkansas from 1996 – 2007, and in 2008 and 2016 he ran for president. He guest stars in the new film, “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust”, a movie that explores the relationship between faith, politics and our civic responsibilities. Governor Huckabee talks about faith, values and why it’s critical that we vote. Support the show...
Sep 06, 2024•28 min•Ep. 223
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winning actor Dennis Quaid. Dennis is known for his roles in hit films including, “The Rookie”, “The Parent Trap”, “Soul Surfer”, “The Right Stuff” and many others. He recently completed production portraying the 40th president of the United States in the new film “Reagan” which will be released in theaters nationwide next month and Dennis’ debut Gospel album, “Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners”, was released...
Aug 29, 2024•28 min•Ep. 222
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Rob Schmitt. Rob currently hosts the nightly program “Rob Schmitt Tonight ” on Newsmax. He worked his way up from local news to network positions at ABC, CBS, NBC and the Fox News Channel, and joined Newsmax before the 2020 presidential election. Rob talks about the media today, his life, his family and the values that matter most to him. Support the show...
Aug 22, 2024•28 min•Ep. 221
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by author Patti Davis. Patti is the daughter of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Her latest book is called, “Dear Mom and Dad: A Letter About Family, Memory and the America We Once Knew”. Patti talks about her life, her family, her faith, her latest book and how she came to better understand her parents. Support the show
Aug 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 220
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton. Scott is the most recognized male figure skating star in the world and is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his 1984 Olympic gold medal win. He’s turned his podium into 40 years of making a difference. Scott talks about his life, his family, his cancer foundation and the importance of his faith. Support the show
Aug 08, 2024•28 min•Ep. 219
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winning actor Jonathan Jackson. Many of us know Jonathan for his role as Lucky Spencer, the son of Luke and Laura on the ABC Daytime Drama “General Hospital”. Jonathan can currently be seen in the new Christian film “Unsung Hero”, a true story about the importance of family. He talks about his life, his family and the faith and values that matter most to him. Support the show...
Aug 01, 2024•28 min•Ep. 218
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Charles Spencer. Charles is the 9th Earl Spencer, the youngest brother of Diana, Princess of Wales and uncle to Prince William and Prince Harry. Charles is an author of a number of bestselling historical non-fiction titles and has recently written a book about his experience as a young boy at one of England’s most exclusive boarding schools called, “A Very Private School”. In an attempt to come to terms with the trauma he endu...
Jul 25, 2024•28 min•Ep. 217
In this “Best of Personally Speaking” episode of Personally Speaking, Monsignor Jim Lisante is joined by the late actor Darryl Hickman. Darryl has appeared in classic films including “The Grapes of Wrath”, “The Human Comedy” and “Leave Her to Heaven”. Darryl talks about his life and career, his marriage, his Catholic faith, and the impact his close friend, Servant of God Cora Evans has had on his life. Support the show
Jul 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 216
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winning actor Dennis Quaid. Dennis is known for his roles in hit films including, “The Rookie”, “The Parent Trap”, “Soul Surfer”, “The Right Stuff” and many others. He recently completed production portraying the 40th president of the United States in the new film “Reagan” which will be released in theaters nationwide next month and Dennis’ debut Gospel album, “Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners”, was released...
Jul 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 215
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Gregory Jbara. Gregory is best known as DCPI Garrett Moore on the hit CBS police drama “Blue Bloods”. He talks about his life, his career, his family and the Catholic faith and values that sustain him, as well as the family values depicted in “Blue Bloods”. Support the show
Jul 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 214
In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Robert Keeler. Bob began covering the religion beat for Newsday on Long Island in 1993. Among the stories that he covered were papal visits to Denver in 1993 and to New York in 1995. Bob also served on a Newsday team covering the pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II to the Holy Land. Bob latest book is called “Sacred Soldier” and is about attitudes towards the military. Support the show...
Jun 27, 2024•28 min•Ep. 213
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Rob Schmitt. Rob currently hosts the nightly program “Rob Schmitt Tonight” on Newsmax. He worked his way up from local news to network positions at ABC, CBS, NBC and the Fox News Channel, and joined Newsmax before the 2020 presidential election. Rob talks about the media today, his life, his family and the values that matter most to him. Support the show
Jun 20, 2024•28 min•Ep. 212
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Academy Award nominated actress Patty McCormack. Audiences will recognize Patty from her more than seven decades of stage, screen and television appearances which includes her Oscar nominated performance in “The Bad Seed”. She is currently starring in New York City with actor Dan Lauria, in a play he has written called “Just Another Day.” It’s a play that deals with the complexity of aging, memory loss and human connection. Pa...
Jun 14, 2024•28 min•Ep. 211
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by actor Dan Lauria. Dan is best known as the Dad on the Emmy winning ABC television show, “The Wonder Years”. He is currently starring with actress Patty McCormack, in a play he has written called “Just Another Day” in New York City. It’s a play that deals with the complexity of aging, memory loss and connection. Dan talks about “Just Another Day”, his life, his career and the values that matter most to him. Support the show...
Jun 06, 2024•28 min•Ep. 210
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Jay Doherty and Patrick Cullinan. Jay and Patrick are “2023-2024 Duffy Fellows” at Fordham University. They examine the cultural changes that have affected the American Catholic priesthood in the past 75 years in their new documentary, “Discerning the Call: Change in the American Priesthood”. Support the show
May 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 209
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by professional golfer Kevin Streelman. Kevin plays on the PGA Tour and is not only a decorated and highly skilled professional golfer, he’s a strong man of faith. Kevin talks about his life, his family and the faith that matters so much to him. Support the show
May 23, 2024•28 min•Ep. 208
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by the Emmy Award winning actor Jonathan Jackson. Many of us know Jonathan for his role as Lucky Spencer, the son of Luke and Laura on the ABC Daytime Drama “General Hospital”. Jonathan can currently be seen in the new Christian film “Unsung Hero”, a true story about the importance of family. He talks about his life, his family, and the faith and values that matter most to him. Support the show...
May 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 207
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Siobhan Fallon Hogan. Siobhan is a longtime comedian, actor and writer for film and stage. Her 35 year career has included iconic roles in “Saturday Night Live”, “Men in Black”, “Seinfeld” and “Forest Gump”. Siobhan is also a devout Catholic mom. She talks about her career, including her latest film, “Shelter in Solitude”, her family and making it in Hollywood as a woman of faith. Support the show...
May 09, 2024•28 min•Ep. 206
In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Joe Salamone. Joe is the founder and Executive Director of “The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying”, an organization dedicated to combatting the harmful impacts of bullying through advocacy, education, and research. Joe Salamone himself a victim of bullying, was determined to create an environment that underscores the importance of the issue of bullying, while offering support and guidance for victims and their families. J...
May 03, 2024•28 min•Ep. 205
